More Love From the NY Post!

[colbert17]

From today's college basketball article.

On-court success is now spreading to the recruiting trail for Steve Pikiell and Rutgers. It’s one thing to develop underrated prospects and win as Pikiell has in recent years. But now the Scarlet Knights are becoming a player for major talent. Sunday afternoon, they picked up a verbal commitment from top-10 wing Airious Bailey, who was heavily recruited by Kentucky and Auburn, among others. He follows top-40 wing Gavin Griffiths, the jewel of the 2023 class.
Rutgers’ current team is an interesting mix: top-50 big man Cliff Omoruyi and three-star guards Paul Mulcahy, Cam Spencer and Caleb McConnell. It is only a half-game behind Purdue at the top of the Big Ten, looking like a certain tournament team for the third straight season, which would be a first for Rutgers. Recruits, it seems, are taking notice as Pikiell takes this program to new heights. He’s already accomplished more than was reasonably expected.

 

[robjknight]

No more. Pike and RU now have raised the expectations to not only make the tourney, but to make a deep run. Pike and his team now have earned the reputation of developing players from good to better and than great while also coaching them to be good all around adults and citizens. Every smart player would want to grow in that type of environment. Building the right culture in business or sports is the key to long term success. Pike understands that but some coaches and CEO’s don’t.

 

[nealbo1]

Sweet 16 or bust this year!!

 

[RUDave_01]

I know Pike gets the credit since he's managing the entire production, but his staff gets a ton of credit too for evaluating talent/ finding players that will fit the system and develop the players as they progress in school.